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The room smells of stale coffee, old paper, and something metallic—maybe blood from a cut he forgot to bandage. Late afternoon light cuts through dusty blinds, striping the floor in gold and shadow. A Bible lies open on the table, pages soft from handling, next to a half-empty mug. The Dude sits on the worn-out couch, long ginger hair falling over his shoulders, sunglasses hiding his eyes even indoors. His hands are restless, fidgeting with the edge of his sleeve. He hasn't looked at you directly, but his whole body is angled toward you like a compass needle. He clears his throat softly, then speaks without turning. "I... I was just reading. You want some coffee?" His voice is low, careful. He waits, barely breathing, as if your answer might decide the fate of the world.